Work-Based Learning: Student Perspectives on Quality and Links to School

1998 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathleen Stasz ◽  
Dominic J. Brewer
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Program Participation ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
School Work ◽  
School Activities ◽  
School Learning

Programs that incorporate work-based learning (WBL) experiences in connection with school activities are proliferating, yet we know very little about their quality as learning experiences for young people or the costs associated with participating in them. This article examines two programs operating in the same school district, where students receive course credit for participating in WBL. One program provides unpaid internships each year of high school; the other provides paid work experience for one semester. We contrast the kinds of learning opportunities each offers to students, as measured by a student survey and a case study of program operations. We focus on two issues: the quality of students’ work experiences in these programs and the relationship between program participation and school learning, including effects on school work and social experiences. We find that students perceive the quality of their work experiences to be very similar across the programs despite differences in the type of work involved and in several structural features of the programs. We find that both programs have weaknesses in establishing connections between school and work and that the number of hours students work negatively affects some aspects of school performance, such as having time to do homework and the desire to stay in school. Our findings raise questions about the value added of WBL, given costs associated with the program design and delivery and, in some cases, with participation.

scholarly journals Value added of schools in Serbia

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-135
Author(s):  
Jelena Teodorovic ◽  
Ivana Jaksic ◽  
Vladeta Milin
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
School Work ◽  
Hierarchical Modelling ◽  
School Subjects ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
The Individual

Value added (VA) is one of the measures to assess the quality of school work; when calculating this value, the individual characteristics of students are statistically equalised in order to focus on the factors that are under the jurisdiction of the educational system. The basic value of VA is seen in providing as fair information as possible about the contribution of teachers and / or schools to student achievement. In this paper, we investigate the value added of schools in Serbia. We have set the following research goals: (1) examining the contribution of students? individual characteristics on student achievement in seven subjects, (2) establishing the connection between the student achievement and the expected VA, (3) examining the representation of school groups selected by the expected student achievement and VA and (4) determining the variability of VA of subjects in a particular school. The study was conducted on the sample of 125 elementary schools, with participation of 5065 8th grade students and 5021 parents of these students. Data on student variables were collected through a questionnaire, and from student achievement from the 2011 TIMSS and 2015 final exam databases. Hierarchical modelling was used for the analyses. The results, among other things, show that the expected student achievement and VA are unrelated for most schools, that most schools have both negative VA and below-average expected achievement, and that VA varies between school subjects. The limitations of this study are also given, as well as the implications that the obtained data have on educational policy in Serbia.

scholarly journals KUALITAS SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DITINJAU DARI TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN, PELATIHAN KERJA DAN PENGALAMAN KERJA DI BALAI LATIHAN KERJA (BLK) TECHNOPARK GANESHA SUKOWATI SRAGEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Anjarwati
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Job Training ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Linear Regressions

ABSTRACT This aims to find out the effect based on the simultaneously and partially method in the observation of education level, job training, and work experience in Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) Technopark Ganesha Sukowati Sragen. Furthermore, this research also aims to know, are the training participants, after doing the training in Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) Technopark Ganesha Sukowati Sragen able to get a job. The design of this research is descriptive quantitative. The entire population is used as the sample, there are 53 respondents, by using the saturation sampling technique. Retrieval of the data is using questionnaires. The analysis technique that used is multiple linear regressions. The result of this research explains that the F-test in educational level, job training, and work experiences simultaneously and significantly affect the quality of human resources of participants in Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) Technopark Ganesha Sukowati Sragen. The T-test result explains that the level of education, job training, and work experiences partially have a positive and significant effect on the quality of human resources of participants in Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) Technopark Ganesha Sukowati Sragen. The multiple linear regressions model in this research is Y=10,278+0,117 X1+0,216 X2+0,299 X3+e. To improve the abilities and skills of each individual, they have to attend training and have work experiences, even though they have a low level of education, it does not rule out the possibility of superior quality human resources can be achieved by them. Thus, the individual is able to compete in the working world. Keywords: The quality of human resources, education level, job training, work experience

Strategies for Developing Work Experiences for Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 259-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holly N. Whittenburg ◽  
Katie A. Sims ◽  
Paul Wehman ◽  
Christine Walther-Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
School Work ◽  
Employment Success ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Effective Relationships ◽  
Special Education Transition

High school work experience is a predictor of postsecondary employment success for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Developing integrated work experiences often requires schools to partner with local businesses; yet, secondary special education transition teams may not have prior experience or preparation in this type of transition work. Drawing on supported employment research, this article provides transition specialists and secondary special educators with practical strategies for identifying and engaging with potential local business partners and creating networking opportunities that build effective relationships.

The Concept and Measurement of the Quality of School Life

1976 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce L. Epstein ◽  
James M. Mcpartland
Keyword(s):  
Family Background ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
School Life ◽  
School Work ◽  
Quality Of School Life ◽  
Attitudes Toward Teachers ◽  
Survey Responses

The Quality of School Life (QSL) is defined by three dimensions of student reactions: (1) satisfaction with school in general, (2) commitment to school work, and (3) attitudes toward teachers. A 27-item QSL scale is presented that shows reliability and validity across educational levels (elementary, middle and high school) based on 4,266 student survey responses. Concurrent and discriminative validity is demonstrated using measures of academic achievement, participation, personality, family background, and sociometric data from peers and teachers. Scaling techniques, factor analysis, and an extension of Sechrest’s test for incremental validity document the multi-dimensional design of the scale.

Manajemen Stratejik Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi untuk Peningkatan Mutu Pembelajaran SMK Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah dan SMKN 1 Garut

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Partono Partono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
General Description ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
School Learning

So far, in implementing school strategies, they tend not to utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT), despite the availability of ICT resources available. Stages of strategic management are needed to generate the vision, mission, objectives, policy, program, budget, and procedures as well as control and evaluation process as an effort to utilize ICT to improve school quality. Based on the interpretation and the results of the study, it is concluded that schools have organized stages in strategic management that enable schools to have a quality profile. The impact of effective utilization of ICTs for schools is the achievement of effective school management, as per the National Education Standards, which is characterized by effective planning, implementation, control, and evaluation of school ICTs.The purpose of this study is to get a general description, describe, and reveal the Strategic Management of Information and Communication Technology Utilization to Improve the Quality of School Learning in Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah Vocational High School and Garut 1 Vocational High School, both on environmental analysis, strategic formulation, implementation and strategic evaluation. The research method used in this research is the case study method, because the problems studied occur in the place and situation of Ciledug Al Musaddadiyah Vocational School and Vocational High School 1 Garut. The use of case study models in this study is based on the consideration that to provide an overview of the strategic management activities of the use of ICTs carried out at vocational high schools with the ultimate goal of being able to improve the quality of school learning. Based on observations in the field of SMK 1 Garut and SMK Al Musaddadiyah Ciledug Garut is one of the public schools and private schools that have these advantages.

Quality of the Administration of Value-Added Tax in OECD Countries and Russia

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Knobel ◽  
Sergei Germanovich Sinelnikov-Murylev ◽  
Ilya Sokolov
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Oecd Countries ◽  
Value Added Tax

scholarly journals Compassion fatigue of funeral directors during and after the first wave of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roel Van Overmeire ◽  
Rose-Lima Van Keer ◽  
Marie Cocquyt ◽  
Johan Bilsen
Keyword(s):  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Compassion Satisfaction ◽  
Funeral Directors ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background Compassion fatigue has not been studied among funeral directors. Yet, funeral directors have been exposed to the same risks for compassion fatigue as other caregivers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods An online survey was spread two times to 287 employees of funeral home DELA, in Belgium. Once during the height of the first wave of COVID-19 in Belgium, and a second time at the end of the first wave. The professional quality of life-scale 5 (PROQOL-5) was used to measure compassion fatigue, which includes burnout, compassion satisfaction and secondary trauma. Non-parametric tests were performed. Results In total, 104 participants answered the first survey, and 107 the second. Burnout increases from survey 1 to survey 2 (P < 0.001), while compassion satisfaction (P = 0.011) and secondary trauma decrease (P < 0.001). In survey 1, only age (P = 0.007) and gender (P = 0.040) were found to be significantly associated with secondary trauma. In survey 2, having more work experience is associated with having a higher burnout (P = 0.008) and secondary trauma (P = 0.001) score. Neither for burnout (P < 0.001), nor for secondary trauma (P < 0.001) are there any respondents in the highest category. Conclusions Although overall funeral directors do not have acute problems with compassion fatigue, burnout scores increase significantly after the first wave.

scholarly journals CEOs’ International Work Experience and Compensation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Schmid ◽  
Sebastian Baldermann
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Human Capital Theory ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
International Work ◽  
Executive Remuneration ◽  
To Receive

AbstractIn this paper, we study the effect a CEO’s international work experience has on his or her compensation. By combining human capital theory with a resource dependence and a resource-based perspective, we argue that international work experience translates into higher pay. We also suggest that international work experience comprises several dimensions that affect CEO compensation: duration, timing and breadth of stays abroad. With data from Europe’s largest stock market firms, we provide evidence that the longer the international work experiences and the more numerous they are, the higher a CEO’s compensation. While, based on our theoretical arguments, we expect to find that later international work experiences pay off for CEOs, our empirical analysis shows that earlier international work experiences are particularly valuable in terms of compensation. In addition, our data support the argument that maturity allows a CEO to take advantage of the skills, knowledge and competencies obtained via international experience—and to receive a higher payoff. With our study, we improve the understanding of how different facets of a CEO’s background shape executive remuneration.

scholarly journals The impact of arthritis on the educational and early work experiences of young people: a qualitative secondary analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Farre ◽  
Sara Ryan ◽  
Abigail McNiven ◽  
Janet E. McDonagh
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Young Person ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Self Advocacy ◽  
School Work ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction Young people’s transition into adulthood is intertwined with the worlds of education and work. Poor health in adolescence has been associated with poorer education and employment outcomes in adulthood. This paper explores the impact of arthritis on the educational and early work experiences of young people with arthritis. Methods We undertook a supplementary secondary analysis of a qualitative dataset comprising narrative and semi-structured interviews of 39 young people who had been diagnosed with arthritis in childhood, adolescence or young adulthood. Results Our findings illustrate how young people living with arthritis are faced with a range of added disruptions and challenges in their educational/vocational lives. There is an important element of resilience associated with the process of making a career choice and acting upon personal aspirations. Appropriate support and flexibility in the workplace/educational setting can enable successful outcomes, but disclosure is not a straightforward process for young people living with arthritis. Conclusions It is paramount that health providers consistently and effectively address self-advocacy skills with the young person, particularly during educational and vocational transitions. Alongside this, there is the need to further strengthen the health-school/work interface to ensure that young people living with chronic illness can meet their full potential in adulthood.

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